Mustangs win U.P. Team of the Year
The Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association released its 2022 U.P. Dream Team on Tuesday, Nov.
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Whitmer admin still unilaterally wielding emergency powers
In mid-September, President Joe Biden admitted the COVID-19 pandemic was over. But a few weeks later, Elizabeth Hertel, Michigan’s health director, indicated just the opposite. She didn’t directly contradict the president, but Hertel did unilaterally issue new “epidemic orders” in October related to COVID-19.
Martin seizes first finals win since 1987
When their playoff run ends, teams can normally find some consolation if their loss comes to the eventual state champion. But that got a little old for Martin.
Two Mustangs on MHSFCA All-State squad
Munising’s accolades continued with the announcement of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) First Team All State selection on Wednesday, November 23. Two players from Munising were selected in offensive lineman Riley Murk and linebacker Jacob Mattson. Three total spots on the all state Division 1 eight-man team were from the U.P., with Newberry’s Zach Burton also being selected.
Negaunee only U.P. team at Ford Field
The Negaunee Miners will have U.P. Power behind them as they travel to Ford Field and face the Grand Rapids West Catholic Falcons for the MHSAA Division 6 championship today. Game starts at 4:30 p.m. and is available on Bally Sports Network (formerly known as Fox Sports Detroit).
Local adult recreation leagues
Munising Pool League Week 1 standings 1.Barge Inn 2 - 13 2.Foggys 1 - 12 2.Whiskey 2 - 12 3.Bear Trap - 11 4.Foggys 2 - 5 5.Barge Inn 3 - 4 5.Whiskey 1 - 4 6.Barge Inn 4 - 3 7.Barge Inn 1 -bye week Highlights-Elmer Sabin, John Elvetici, Ryan Potila, Brent Johnson-Shark Alger Parks and Rec Volleyball No standings available available next week Send in your adult league scores to munisingbeacon@ gmail.com. .
High school hockey season begins
Several Newberry athletes take the ice as part of the Manistique Emeralds High School Hockey co-op this season. After years of success teaming together at the youth house hockey level, the three towns of Newberry, Munising, and Manistique, along with their local associations and schools, launched a new high school varsity co-op program to compete at the MHSAA level.
Alger County’s Louis Karr bagged this 13-point buck
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Local holiday shopping brings community together
The holiday shopping season is upon us, starting in one of the most community minded ways. The first holiday bazaars of the year were held last Saturday, November 12, with both the Trenary Lions Club and the Munising United Methodist Church hosting independent events on opposite sides of the county.
Putvin wins Veteran of the Year
Long time volunteer and member of the Munising community Sonny Putvin was selected as the first annual Alger County Veteran of the Year on Friday, November 11. “I didn’t do this for an award.